-LRB- CNN Student News -RRB- -- September 24 , 2013

As world leaders gather in New York , CNN Student News defines the U.N. General Assembly , and we consider the possibility of a meeting between the U.S. and Iran . We also report on terrorist attacks in Africa and Asia , and we examine election results in Germany . Plus , we share some students ' opinions on the issue of bringing guns into Starbucks .

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DAILY CURRICULUM

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Media Literacy Question of the Day :

What differences might there be in international and domestic news coverage of a country 's election ?

Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show :

1 . United Nations General Assembly

2 . religious minority

3 . landslide victory

Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ?

1 . In what Middle Eastern nation were 52 Americans taken hostage in 1979 ?

2 . In what kind of venue are Kenyan authorities investigating a terrorist attack ?

3 . Who was re-elected as chancellor of Germany ?

Discussion Questions :

1 . What might be the benefits and drawbacks of a massive assembly of world leaders ? What subjects might come up ? In your view , are the U.N. General Assembly 's policies significant if they are not legally binding ? Why or why not ?

2 . Why do you think that religious minorities are accepted in some regions but not in others ? In places of religious intolerance , do you think steps can be taken to keep the peace ? If so , what ? If not , why not ?

3 . Do you think that the margin of victory , either by a landslide or a slight majority , has an impact on the way a national leader governs ? How might the nation 's citizens respond to each type of victory ?

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MAPS

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North America
New York City

Africa
Nairobi , Kenya

Asia
Peshawar , Pakistan

Europe
Germany

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